Medical and Healthcare Volunteer

CH
Duration: 14 days
Group size: 1 - 999
Medical and Healthcare Volunteer
Nigeria


Duration: 14 days
Group size: 1 - 999

About this trip

 Our program is open to volunteers of all ages and educational or professional backgrounds. Volunteers are welcome to travel at any time and for a recommended  spend time up to six months to one year or more. We accept volunteers traveling individually as well as groups of various sizes.


Although our Volunteer program attracts skilled participants, previous experience is advantageous but not essential. Our healthcare volunteer work program are open to anyone with a passion to serve and make a difference in the global  healthcare community.  

What will I do?

 

Your work will depend on your experience level, and you must have some medical experience in order to take part. We very much welcome medical and nursing students, especially as part of elective programs and internships, as you will have the opportunity to put into practice the skills you've learned whilst helping those in real need.

You will spend the first few days shadowing a local doctor and learning about local techniques and common diseases. Once you feel comfortable, you will have the opportunity to begin performing some basic procedures under supervision. General responsibilities for medical volunteers include taking rounds, prescribing and distributing medicines, dressing wounds, and assisting with births.

If you'd like to find out more about volunteering in a clinic or hospital in Nigeria please call Dr. Julius Nwosu at 917-692-2155 or send an email to communityhealthcarenetworkng@gmail.com


Typical week

Volunteers are generally expected to work at their placement five days a week. Weekday mornings will start with breakfast with other volunteers, before you head to your hospital or clinic for around 8.30am. Mornings will often start with consultation with local staff members to discuss the needs of the day, and you may be asked to help out with a wide range of activities. At around 12pm you’ll get a break for lunch, which you can take with other volunteers and local staff.

You will generally finish your placement at around 4pm, though this will depend on the opening times of your placement. When you finish you’ll get a chance to unwind with other volunteers and local team members over dinner, and we often organise games and activities of our own in the evenings. Weekends are also your own, but there are always plenty of extra adventures to do in Nigeria!

What’s included

  • Accomondations
    Accommodation in a dormitory-style volunteer house
  • All Flights
    All flights roundtrip is included in package. We coordinate all flight bookings. Seats are economy.
  • Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is provided
  • visa assistance
    With Nigerian Embassy
  • Transportation
    Private transportation is provided throughout your program stay.
  • Airport Transportation
    All AIRPORT PICKUPS & DROP OFFS
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • Program orientation
  • Travel adviosr
    Your trip advisor will contact you within 48hrs of booking your trip and will talk to you through how to pay your programme fees.

What’s not included

  • Insurance
  • Visa
  • in-country trips or tour

Available Packages

Trip Price
$3,000
Deposit: $1,500

Your Organizer


CH
Community Healthcare Network-ng
Founded in 2008, Community Healthcare Network-Ng (CHCN-NG) is a Non-profit non-governmental charity organization duly registered in the United States of America and Nigeria with a 501(c)(3) exempt status. Our grassroots efforts spans over a decade of self funded free Bi-annual Medical missions serving the under-served and marginalized populations of Nigeria, West Africa.